Australia Names Squad for First South Africa Test Tour Since 2018
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AI-generated summary of the coverage listed below: Australia has announced its squad for a five-match Test series in South Africa, the first time the team will travel there since the 2018 series marred by a ball‑tampering scandal. The 15‑man group includes captain Pat Cummins, fast bowlers Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc, and batsman Steve Smith, who remains in the side despite recent poor form. The tour is seen as a chance for the team to rebuild confidence and test new talent on foreign soil.
Covered by 3 outlets across the spectrum: 67% left, 33% center, 0% right.
How each side framed it
Australia Name Squad For South Africa Test Tour, Out-Of-Form Batter Retains Spot
Ball-Tampering Saga Flashbacks! Steve Smith, Five Others Return For South Africa Test Tour
Right-leaning outlets have under-covered this story. Of 3 outlets, only 0 are on the right of the spectrum.
Timeline
First reported by NDTV on ; 3 articles from 3 outlets so far.
Who is covering this story
- Left-leaning (2): NDTV, The Hindu
- Center (1): ABP Live English
Sources
- Australia Name Squad For South Africa Test Tour, Out-Of-Form Batter Retains Spot — NDTV (left-leaning) ·
- Ball-Tampering Saga Flashbacks! Steve Smith, Five Others Return For South Africa Test Tour — ABP Live English (center) ·
- Australia retains under-fire Labuschagne for South Africa Test series — The Hindu (left-leaning) ·